Supporters can begin to delight in the prospect of this hard-working South American joining the Emirates, however, Arteta will have to be wary that the pull of Erik ten Hag does not tempt his main target away for a reunion at Old Trafford. I started out as a midfielder, but I learned all the qualities for a central defender who plays in an attacking team under Ten Hag. That brings us to Tierney. Live score on SofaScore.com livescore is automatically updated and you don't need to refresh it manually. Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez. Yes but now it is up to United to win this duel, and as Bailey pointed out if they cant beat Arsenal even with Ten Hags affiliation, it may raise further question marks. The 24-year-old can feature across the whole back line, and even deputises in midfield on occasion. Manchester City Required fields are marked *. Vote. Only the obvious - his lack of height. Does Arteta see him as a cover for Partey as well? He'll just have to hope Red Devils keep the ball as well under Erik ten Hag as Pep Guardiola's City do. His jersey number is 21. Thats according to Fabrizio Romano, who had the following to say to GIVEMESPORT on the Argentine: The player is pushing with Ajax because Ajax are asking for a 50 million fee and the player is pushing for them to let him go this summer as he wants this Premier League move as soon as possible.. Thats maybe where this has come from - Journo drops claim on odd thing developing at MUFC, 'It is not done yet' - Fabrizio Romano issues big Man United transfer update, 'Oh my' - Expert blown away by Arsenal target with 'biggest amount of venom'. Martinez is ideal in Mikel Arteta's progressive play system too, as he is confident to dribble the ball out of defence adding an extra layer to the midfield, with his passing ability also competent enough to move the ball upfield. Martinez had a superb 2021/22 campaign with Ajax. Liverpool However, Ajax might just price him out of a move after theyve decided not to lose out on all three of Antony, Martinez and Timber. Martinez's strong ability on the ball makes him ideal for Mikel Arteta's (above) playing style. Gabriel is a mainstay in this side and a huge physical presence for Arsenal and a 510 defender with a Gary Medel like frame, however, polished on the ball would have massive difficulties breaking into the team over him at centre back. Are Oleksandr Zinchenko and Arsenal a perfect fit? Live scores service at SofaScore livescore offers sports live scores, results and tables. 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Credited with having the largest amount of venom on a football pitch by Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, the so-called butcher of Amsterdam could add much-needed bite to the United lineup, perhaps not seen since the days of Roy Keane. Manchester United have snapped up Lisandro Martinez from Ajax in a 55m transfer deal, and not only is Erik ten Hag getting an accomplished defender, but the Premier League's new shortest centre-back. How will the 5 substitutes rule impact Nottingham Forest. ': Phil Neville defends decision to play 20-year-old son Harvey and Romeo Beckham, 19, in a 6-0 friendly defeat to Barcelona despite claiming it was Inter Miami's BIGGEST EVER game, Henrik Stenson is SACKED as Europe's Ryder Cup captain after taking a 40m sign-on fee to join golf's Saudi rebel tour - just four months after penning a contract of commitment, 'Where do you think their loyalties lie? Southampton [@MikeVerweij]. Your email address will not be published. With adding games you want to follow in "My games" following your matches livescores, results and statistics will be even more simple. Now under Antonio Conte's tutelage, Tanganga will be desperate to kickstart his career. He may not be as quick across the ground, but the Brazilian's experience and immaculate timing has rendered his small size almost insignificant. Will Martinez be a success at Man Utd? 
His performances were rewarded with the Player of the Year award at the end of the season. Everton Gianluca Scamacca is unique Heres WHY! If he's to be a success in Manchester and help United return to the glory days, Martinez will need to learn from those who've battled the size difference before him, with plenty of defenders on the small side proving their worth in the so-called best league in the world. If Lisandro Martnez is going to be in Manchester United lineup, it will be confirmed on SofaScore one hour before the match starts. Given Arteta will hope he can limit the damage from an injury crisis it is perhaps ironic that he also missed the last seven league games last season due to a muscle injury. Speaking on the All For United YouTube channel, the transfer correspondent was dissecting the ongoing battle between Arsenal and United to land the versatile Ajax player. Indeed, at 5ft 9in, he is by no means the tallest, but the 7-cap Argentina dynamo is no pushover and has been likened to Antonio Rudiger (FBRef) through his underlying statistics. Vote Credited with having the largest amount of , on a football pitch by Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, the so-called . Visit localized livescore version of SofaScore: Aston Villa - Manchester United livescore. ': Lee Westwood hits out at Sky's anti-LIV 'agenda' after reporter Free agent Luis Suarez 'is being offered to Borussia Dortmund' as the club considers how to cope without Adam Peaty declares himself fit for the Commonwealth Games after breaking his foot while LUNGING at a 'I'll sign the contract today': Tyson Fury DOUBLES DOWN on his claim he will come out of retirement to fight Granit Xhaka reveals he came 'very close' to leaving Arsenal last summer following interest from Jose Nate Diaz set for brutal octagon swansong after he agrees to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 in what is set Paulo Dybala signs for Roma but will he stick around?! The centre-back was superb in the Eredivisie and Champions League for Ajax, winning nearly two tackles and two interceptions per game. Jose Mourinho's new star man is revealed to have Rangers star Calvin Bassey completes 19m move to Ajax in record sale for Scottish giants with defender Ajax squad show their support for Sebastien Haller as they hold up their former team-mate's number before Beckham and Neville's Barcelona lesson! No Xhaka could still leave and Martinez could find some minutes rotating in and out of the midfield but him being a starter in a 4-3-3 as a left-sided #8 doesnt sound that promising currently. 
Premier League has allowed 5 substitutions for next season and with Europa League football to play, Martinez would get chances to impress. Martinez's stats at Ajax were impressive last season across all competitions - from SofaScore, Certainly seems to correlate, with Martinez now being known as the 'Butcher of Amsterdam' since his move to the Dutch capital three years ago. This would have been extremely useful for the Gunners late last season when injuries to defensive stars - especially left-back Kieran Tierney - saw them left with limited options as their challenge for a Champions League place spectacularly went off the rails. Manchester United are prepared to join Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer, De Telegraafs Mike Verweij claims. However, we now have enough of a sample size to have doubts about his availability. Required fields are marked *. 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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The player is open to both clubs, wants to come to England, but obviously, he does have that massive relationship with Ten Hag, so Id be amazed if Arsenal beat [United] to him, I really would. The negatives far outweigh the positives with that idea. Maybe in another era he would be. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch champions have no intention of selling both Timber and Martinez during the ongoing transfer window. New United manager Erik ten Hag is a big fan having managed him for the last three campaigns, saying: 'I find Lisandro Martinez an excellent player and this is why I talk with him a lot. It, therefore, fits the bill that journalist Casey Evans would label him a bulldog. Mikel Artetas side are yet to make a formal bid for the 24-year-old, but verbally proposed that they could pay around 30 million for him. "Cannavaro was comfortable on the ball. Although predominately a central defender the Argentine can also plug gaps at full-back on either side. I never let a ball run and if I have to go over corpses, I do it.'. He won an impressive 6.4 duels per appearance last season. The left-back, when fit, is among the best at his business in the league. Manchester United have been linked with him and those cannot be totally dismissed given new manager Erik ten Hag relied heavily on him while at Ajax in the last three years. If Arteta was to tempt the Argentina international, it would prove a smart coup and add some bite to an otherwise soft Arsenal defence. Martinez was part of an Ajax team that conceded just 19 goals in 34 games - not bad for a division which traditionally is attack driven. The Gunners are thought to have made three bids, while it has been claimed that the Amsterdam club had turned down their initial offer of 26m before rejecting a further attempt of 34m with the Dutch champions thought to be holding out for an offer in the region of 43m. Not that his slightly below average height for a stereotypical defender hindered him last season. Despite not seeing him as a left back, I feel like he could tuck in as an inverted left-back and an LCB in a three in different phases of play to a more than decent level. Most important stats for each competition, including average SofaScore rating, matches played, goals, assists, cards and other relevant data are also displayed. He already operates in these areas which could make the transition flawless. His height is certainly a big plus, but when you dont have the other qualities, it is worth nothing. The incredible moment Great Britain star Jake Wightman's emotional dad Geoff commentates on him winning 1,500m gold at the World Athletics Championships as mum Susan rushes up to the commentary box to give him a hug! #PL, We are in no way affiliated with or connected to www.premierleague.com, AFC Bournemouth Martinez would most likely be a guy whos keeping people on their toes in multiple positions. Lisandro Martnez video highlights will show goals, assists, red cards, penalties and other important events, given the match was played in one of the more popular football leagues. Please whitelist to support our site. A Chelsea castoff, despite his outstanding loan spell with Swansea City in 2020-21, Guehi has been busy at Crystal Palace proving his doubters wrong. Leeds United, Leicester City Ruled out until August with a knee injury, we'll have to wait a little while to get another look at the former Brentford and Charlton Athletic prodigy in action. Now an England international, the 22-year-old - already a leader by occasionally donning the armband at Selhurst Park and for the Three Lions' under-21s - is now ready to show the world what he can do. Lisandro Martinez will walk into the Premier League as the division's shortest new centre-back when his 55million transfer to Manchester United is confirmed. Now in second place, Chelsea stalwart Azpilicueta is hardly an out-and-out centre-back, but considering he's played 127 club games at the heart of defence, there's no doubting that the Spaniard can do a job - and well. Arsenal Spurs The other two 50M. The 24-year-old will join the Red Devils from Ajax once his medical, UK work permit and personal terms on a five-year contract are all finalised, reuniting with manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. Last season, he made an average of 2 tackles and 1.9 interceptions per game (SofaScore) performing substantially higher than any current player at Carrington in at centre-back but now it is up to United to win this duel, and as Bailey pointed out if they cant beat Arsenal even with Ten Hags affiliation, it may raise further question marks. Your email address will not be published. United may need to make a higher offer to test their resolve this summer. Plus, he'll have some serious air support next season, with the towering Kalidou Koulibaly joining Chelsea over the weekend. Even with Konsa injured, the arrival of star signing Diego Carlos at Aston Villa means that he's in line for yet another season mostly spent sitting on the bench. The player will join the Premier League, it is just a matter of which club. Arsenal are looking to make an improved bid of 30m for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez. The player is open to both clubs, wants to come to England, but obviously, he does have that massive relationship with Ten Hag, so Id be amazed if Arsenal beat [United] to him, I really would. Manchester United is going to play their next match on 23/07/2022 against Aston Villa in Club Friendly Games. But with only initial talks underway Arsenal are still likely to press ahead in pursuit of the versatile star with a fresh bid of 30m, so here is the lowdown on the in-demand defender. Fabio Vieira: Arsenals maestro addition in midfield, Why Eddie Nketiah staying makes sense for Arsenal, Emile Smith-Rowe: Arsenals Present & Future. The soon-to-be ex-Ajax ace isn't fazed about his height either, basing his game on 2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro. He is not the tallest of defenders at 175cm, but has an incredible leap in the air. Stay Tuned. The Frenchman had been on loan at Porto for his first campaign as a Chelsea player but last term saw him make just six Premier League starts. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); , the transfer correspondent was dissecting the ongoing battle between Arsenal and United to land the. However, with this newest revelation, it appears the saga draws to its conclusion. He has a mean diagonal and hits long balls with speed and power, he could definitely be useful in more advanced areas when he ventures forward. Indeed, at 5ft 9in, he is by no means the tallest, but the, Argentina dynamo is no pushover and has been likened to Antonio Rudiger (, Last season, he made an average of 2 tackles and 1.9 interceptions per game, performing substantially higher than any current player at Carrington in. How did Nottingham Forest get their away memberships so wrong? No one knows for sure but we can make assumptions based on previous team selections and his preferences. He is currently behind Tottenham star Cristian Romero as well as veteran Nicolas Otamendi in the pecking order. The Red Devils are eyeing a new central defender for next season, and it was initially mentioned that Ajaxs Jurrien Timber was the prime target. At 55m and almost every striker in the division having a height advantage over him, it's understandable as to why there's been skepticism surrounding his move to Manchester. Lisandro Martnez is 24 years old (18/01/1998) and he is 175cm tall. ': Phil Neville defends decision to play 20-year-old son Harvey and Romeo Henrik Stenson is SACKED as Europe's Ryder Cup captain after taking a 40m sign-on fee to join golf's Saudi 'Where do you think their loyalties lie? Fulham The defender (left) helped Ajax concede only 19 goals in Dutch top flight last season. However, the centre-back has reportedly snubbed a move to Old Trafford as he is wary of missing out on the World Cup with the Netherlands. Left-footed, confident on the ball and nimble, the Dutchman possesses many of the same attributes at United's new man and can be a point of reference. Lisandro Martinez could be Artetas polyvalent weapon, Leeds United looking at Charles De Ketelaere as Raphinha replacement, Leeds United keeping close tabs on 23-year-old Cody Gakpo. 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No amount of talent in the mind or on the ball can hold that back in the air. The Athletic has recently revealed that the Old Trafford outfit are in advanced negotiations with Ajax regarding a potential move, but old foes Arsenal are also in the race. Now 27, it feels as if Chambers' career has never truly hit liftoff. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. At 24 years old, Martinez is a key part of an Ajax defence that claimed the Dutch league title last season and helped dominate their Champions League group by winning every game before their meek exit in the last-16 at the hands of Benfica. Close to joining Silva and Koulibaly at Stamford Bridge before City blocked his 45m move, Ake - a two-time Premier League champion - is an ideal example for Martinez to follow across the other side of Manchester. If Lisandro Martnez plays you will also be able to follow his live SofaScore rating and statistics, Heatmap and video highlights. Stats from Transfermarkt.com and SofaScore.com, Your email address will not be published. Lisandro Martnez statistics and career statistics, live SofaScore ratings, Heatmap and goal video highlights may be available on SofaScore for some of Lisandro Martnez and Manchester United matches. Something went wrong, please try again later. Follow your favourite teams right here live! Yet knowing Artetas fondness for players with high-tek who can play with both feet, Arsenal are certainly going to try to get this over the line. His passing and ability on the ball combined with aggression and instincts to close people down would bode well in the position. Antony will have to cost between 70M and 80M. Is the mentioned 50m price tag too much for a player like that? Could Lewis OBrien be the perfect midfield partner for Ryan Yates? Published: 06:52 EDT, 18 June 2022 | Updated: 07:00 EDT, 18 June 2022. Often partnering the 6ft 5in Yerry Mina, the ex-Norwich City starlet makes up for what he lacks in height with ability on the ball and despite the Toffees' nightmare two seasons since his arrival, has a bright future ahead of him. Have your say! Man Utd train ahead of Crystal Palace friendly, Godfrey has endured two difficult seasons at Everton, Sarr is a left-footed centre-back like Martinez, Guehi has forced himself into the England squad, Ake would be a good example for Martinez to follow, Martinez is an aggressive defender despite his height, Man Utd power struggle involving Lisandro Martinez speaks volumes for Erik ten Hag, Lisandro Martinez may not play for Man Utd in the position he did for Ajax last season. Profiling Arsenal target Gabriel Jesus: What will he bring to the Emirates? With regards to his nastiness, despite his 5 foot 9 frame, he still loves to get stuck into a tackle. Long term concerns or a one-off? From football to Fortnite?! And if they did beat you to him, Id be very, very worried., Will Lisandro Martinez end up at Manchester United? His progress has also caught the eye of the Gunners, but both clubs face a tough challenge on their hands to persuade Ajax to sell. Quite simply, yes. Lisandro Martnez prefers to play with left foot. The first is he would provide healthy and strong competition among Mikel Arteta's centre-backs especially on the left side with Gabriel. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Another though is his versatility. Don't be fooled by his lack of height, Martinez is still able to put in a crunching challenge and show his physical strength. 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